Don't get me wrong, I like low gears. I just know 5.13 with the 6 speed would be a tad bit much. Only by a small amount.
35s with 4.56 gears
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Don't get me wrong, I like low gears. I just know 5.13 with the 6 speed would be a tad bit much. Only by a small amount.
When I got my 06, it had the 6 speed and 4.56 on 35's. It wasn't bad, especially with the manual. I would think if your gearing isn't quite ideal, you're in better shape with the manual.
I eventually went to 5.13, then swapped to the 42RLE with 35's. Much better combo. Though now that I have 37's and aftermarket axles, I went with 5.38. Hopefully I'm done with regearing lol.
I eventually went to 5.13, then swapped to the 42RLE with 35's. Much better combo. Though now that I have 37's and aftermarket axles, I went with 5.38. Hopefully I'm done with regearing lol.
Having driven mine all around the Midwest, I haven't figured out why the steeper gearing would have been preferable. We still aren't regearing as low as the early TJ with the auto was from the factory.
Also check your driveshaft speed on the calculator @Shawn at Tom Wood's put together for us. It is another consideration.
https://4xshaft.com/blogs/general-tech-info-articles/vibrations-harmonic
The proper ratio is 5.13 for the 5-speed and 35’s. 4.88 would barely cut it, and you’d be hunting some gears at highway speeds with elevation changes.
lol, no, I just don't have any around me or any chance of driving in them anytime soon if ever. If I ended up in mountains on 4.88 and 35s with a 6 speed, I would just deal with it for the one occurrence.
Man… I just pulled the trigger on Revolution 4.88’s which the fronts are literally being delivered today and rears by end of week. I messed up and got regular pinion for the front so I need to send them back anyways. Then I come here and am wondering if I made the right choice. Just bought the jeep in fall. Came with 33’s and as far as I know 3.73’s. I did get lucky, it being a Sahara has a 44 rear. I plan on 35’s… 36 iroks to be exact. Not a big rock guy though Drummond does happen. Mostly trails and hills and around town. It’s not my daily. Is there that big of difference between 4.88 and 5.13? Mine being 4.0/NV3550? The difference that big between the NV and NSG?
4.88 will be fine. 5.13 would have been better. The meaningful difference between the NV and NSG is the over drive gear. NV being 0.73 and NSG 0.84. this generally means that the NSG can be a step steeper.
Not everyone gets a 4.88 recommendation, not everyone gets a 5.13 recommendation.
I have the 42RLE in my unlimited on 33" tires. I may decide to go up to 35's when I need new ones, so I decided on 5.13 gears for my regear. I also decided to run ARB lockers while the gears are being replaced. I figure do as much inside the differential as I can while it's torn apart.
Also my plan, just stockpiling parts for now as it’s in the garage for winter. Still undecided on ARB or Eaton. I understand ARB requires air and to my understanding can develop air leaks. This makes makes me lean toward Eaton which we’re kind of troublesome in the beginning but have become better with improved design from what I read??? I know most of the time u never hear about the good, only the bad so I take it with a grain of salt but having no experience with either I try to make an informed decision from what I read. I plan to lunchbox the front for now.
Other than the actuation tabs breaking from being mishandled during shipping due to poor packaging by Eaton, I have heard nothing but good things about Eaton. I have heard plenty of good and bad for ARB, mostly the bad being leaky seals. Some chalk it all up to install but it seems like even with a perfect install they are sometimes still finicky and leaky. I'd go Eaton.
I have the Eaton Dana 44 Rear and lunchbox up front. Only good reviews from me. Just have to watch your braking when turning in the snow so you don't slide the front.
I'm very new to this whole thing. I had the same concerns you mentioned about the air. I just figured for what I do, I'm not likely to break an air line anymore than a wire. I like the idea of being able to use the compressor on the trail or after for tools or to inflate tires.
My vote is for the E-Locker but you're right, properly run air lines are no more likely to be snagged and broken on the trail any more than brake or fuel lines are.
Jerry, I messed up, I said Im on 35s and didn't realize I'm only on 33s. I went and regeared to 4.88. Should I have done 3.55?